AI Engineer Research

A research track for building reliable AI products and engineering practices.

2 modules
10 lessons
1 hr 50 min
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Part 1

Orientation: Understanding Where You Are

You need to know where you're starting from, before you can pretend to decide where you're going.

  1. The Landscape of Choice

    A practical map for navigating the illusion that you actually have any agency at all.

    14:36
  2. The Paradox of Agency

    Explore whether you're living your life or just reacting to everyone else's.

  3. Liberation from Regret

    If no alternative choice was ever possible, regret becomes logically unnecessary.

    15:47
  4. Recognizing Patterns

    Failures weren't freely chosen but were inevitable given your circumstances.

  5. Values and Goals

    Identify patterns in your interests and abilities that reveal your predetermined direction.

    22:08
Part 2

Direction: Choosing a Path

Experience the sensation of choice without the burden of true responsibility.

  1. Mapping the Causal Factors

    The causes acting on you can give you insight into where they might take you.

    14:52
  2. Reframing Uncertainty as Agency

    If you squint, not being able to predict the future looks sort of like free will.

  3. Overcoming Decision Paralysis

    You can't be paralysed by choices you don't actually have.

  4. Perceiving the Path of Least Resistance

    Recognizing which direction requires the least psychological struggle.

    19:07
  5. Surrendering to the Outcome

    Accepting that whatever path you choose has no bearing on where you'll go.

    23:43